Academics
CNC Machine Operator
The CNC program provides the basic skills required for individuals seeking entry-level employment as a CNC (computer numerical control) machine operator in a manufacturing facility. Individuals will gain skills in blueprint reading, precision measurement, machining, and CNC machine operation. Individuals will learn to operate manual milling machines, lathes, and grinders and produce parts within tolerances specified on blueprints. Individuals will also learn basic CNC programming, data input, and CNC machine setup and operation.
Career Opportunities
Businesses that fabricate metal employ individuals to program and operate computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools. The machine operator verifies the machine is operating correctly, manages the tooling, edits the program, and handles the materials being machined. In central Illinois, a number of businesses employ CNC operators including manufacturing companies in the Caterpillar and John Deere supply chains. Others such as Excel Foundry also employ CNC operators to machine large components for the mining and aggregate sector.
Potential area employers include Caterpillar, Morton Welding, Excel Foundry, Premier Fabrication, Multax, SMF, Parsons, and many more.
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Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 11
Program Requirements
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Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| MACTR 110 | PRINT READING - MECHANICAL | 3 |
| MACTR 121 | MACHINE TOOL OPERATION I | 3 |
| MECTK 115 | PRINCIPLES OF DIMENSIONAL METROLOGY | 2 |
| NCTK 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC) SYSTEMS | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | MACTR 110; MACTR 121; MECTK 115; NCTK 110 |
Program Contact Information
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies
East Peoria Campus
AIT Building, Room 209
(309) 694-5510
Illinois Career Cluster
Manufacturing
Career Pathway:
Production
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Manufacturing If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Communications | English | Humanities | Mathematics | Social Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Machinists
| Student Information CNC Machine Operator
(9 credit hours) NIMS Machinists, CNC Machine Tool Programmer
$15-20/hr
Machine Tool Technology
(60 credit hours) NIMS Machinist, Millwrights, Industrial Machinery Mechanics$22-33/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. Program transfer guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors. Manufacturing Engineering programs are good options for students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
Pathway:
Maintenance, Installation and Repair
ICC Pathway: Machine Tool Technology
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
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